Private Detectives and Investigators Jobs Pay in Lexington Park, MD
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $35.20 – $38.72
Average Annual Pay
Range: $73,216 – $80,538
How much do Private Detectives and Investigators make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$31.42/hr
Range: $29.92 – $32.91
Annual Rate
$65,345
Range: $62,234 – $68,457
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$36.96/hr
Range: $35.20 – $38.72
Annual Rate
$76,877
Range: $73,216 – $80,538
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$42.50/hr
Range: $40.48 – $44.53
Annual Rate
$88,409
Range: $84,198 – $92,619
Private Detectives and Investigators job description
Private Detectives and Investigators professionals protect people, property, and assets. They monitor premises, respond to incidents, and maintain a safe environment through vigilant observation and quick response.
- •Monitor premises and surveillance systems
- •Patrol assigned areas
- •Respond to security incidents
- •Control access to facilities
- •Write incident reports
- •Assist visitors and employees
- •Observation and awareness
- •Communication skills
- •Physical fitness
- •Conflict resolution
- •Report writing
- •Emergency response
- •Security license (if required)
- •Background check
- •First aid/CPR certification
- •Previous security experience

